Jack
Keys to Chemistry, Calculus, Literature and More
I have more than 20 years of experience as a teacher and private tutor, working with students in most high school academic subjects. All students are different, so I try to determine their needs and most effective learning styles at the beginning. Although I can adjust to any curriculum and will help students meet the requirements of their teachers, I use my own well-tested methods to give students different perspectives that may enable them to understand the material more easily. Students ...
ESL/ESOL
I taught ESL for two years at a language school in Taipei, Taiwan, working primarily with college-level students who needed to refine their speaking and writing skills. Since then, I have worked with students employed by the Du Pont Co. and AstraZeneca, as well as with graduate students in several departments at the University of Delaware. All have wanted a mixture of conversation, reading and writing.
anthropology
Aspergers
I have worked successfully with several Aspergers students at Delaware high schools (Wilmington Charter, St. Mark's, Newark). A solid clinical diagnosis and a thorough IEP are crucial. Most students with Aspergers are uncomfortable in social situations. I try to be very patient, help them relax, and gain confidence in me as I help them develop confidence in themselves. It is also important to discover the areas in which they excel. Imagination, properly encouraged, can be a wonderful attribute.
spelling
elementary math
elementary science
study skills
TOEFL
ecology
PSAT
SSAT
I work only with students taking the upper-level test. I begin with a practice test, which allows me to identify strengths and weaknesses. Then we do many practice exercises, and work in some complete sample sections, followed by several complete practice tests.
writing
English
government & politics
SAT math
literature
world history
SAT reading
SAT writing
physical science
European history
geometry
precalculus
trigonometry
grammar
vocabulary
chemistry
algebra 2
American history
biology
calculus
algebra 1
Hani A. from Wilmington, DE
I had the pleasure to work with him on literary work. His clarity and his analytical skills made Henry James to read such a pleasure!
Brian W. from Landenberg, PA
Jack has been a tremendous help all semester. My son has improved his Trig / Pre-Calc grade by almost three points and his confidence has increased greatly. Wish we had started earlier.
Robbyn K. from Atglen, PA
Jack is very patient with my daughter and always well prepared for her lesson. He quickly established a comfort level with her and continues to address her particular needs. She reports that she understood the material before the lesson, but Jack connects the wires and makes the lightbulbs go off. While he addresses her schoolwork, he's also teaching her how to think, and that's invaluable. I really love that they're being proactive and not addressing problem areas after they arise. It's going to be a good year.
Steven W. from Newark, DE
Jack is prompt, patient and always well prepared. He has been helpful in identifying the problems that my children are having with math and has provided worksheets to help them in developing stronger skills. We have had a very good experience with Jack and look forward to continuing to work with him.
Victoria C. from Newark, DE
Mr M. is a terrific tutor. He is very patient with the student (my son has ADHD) and also works to instill the confidence in the student that they can master the subject. My son, who also has a social anxiety disorder, quickly felt comfortable with him, and his grades in math have soared. Mr. M. is also working with him on his writing, and has been very flexible when holidays (or work crises) have interfered with regular scheduling. I am so thankful for his assistance - and my son has truly enjoyed working with him. So much so that after he got accepted to a nearby university, he already asked if I would be willing to help him travel back to see Mr. M. for additional learning support. Of course I enthusiastically agreed.
Karen H. from Lincoln University, PA
After just the first lesson with Jack my daughter already feels the confidence that with his help she will have a successful year in math. My daughter felt very comfortable with him.He was able to find her weaknesses and guide her right away.